Portfolio

Selected product design case studies — from real work to real results. Designing inclusive, mobile-first experiences — from systems to strategy.

Portfolio

Selected product design case studies — from real work to real results. Designing inclusive, mobile-first experiences — from systems to strategy.

CASE STUDY

CVS Health

Led design of a modular product listing system — powering seamless shopping for 60M+ CVS Health users on mobile and web.

Design Leadership | Design Ops | Mobile + Web

CASE STUDY

CVS Health

Led design of a modular product listing system — powering seamless shopping for 60M+ CVS Health users on mobile and web.

Design Leadership | Design Ops | Mobile + Web

CASE STUDY 🔒

Internal Tools Solutions

Coming soon: UX case study on streamlining enterprise tools across CVS internal ecosystems.

CVS | - -

CASE STUDY 🔒

Internal Tools Solutions

Coming soon: UX case study on streamlining enterprise tools across CVS internal ecosystems.

CVS | - -

CASE STUDY 🔒

Magenta Design System

Built a unified design system used across 10+ apps — boosting velocity by 40% and elevating accessibility.

T-Mobile | Design Systems | Accessibility

CASE STUDY 🔒

Magenta Design System

Built a unified design system used across 10+ apps — boosting velocity by 40% and elevating accessibility.

T-Mobile | Design Systems | Accessibility

CASE STUDY

SyncUP TRACKER

Shipped a nationwide IoT experience for 200K+ families — earning 4.5★ app ratings and peace of mind.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Strategy

CASE STUDY

SyncUP TRACKER

Shipped a nationwide IoT experience for 200K+ families — earning 4.5★ app ratings and peace of mind.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Strategy

CASE STUDY

SyncUP PETS V2

Redesigned T-Mobile’s pet tracker app from the ground up — user testing showed strong results and helped inform future SyncUP product direction.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UI Craft

CASE STUDY

SyncUP PETS V2

Redesigned T-Mobile’s pet tracker app from the ground up — user testing showed strong results and helped inform future SyncUP product direction.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UI Craft

CASE STUDY

Fae Ai

Led UX overhaul for an international stealth AI startup — turning a complex concept into a clear, emotionally intelligent companion.

Freelance UX | Product Vision | UI Design

CASE STUDY

Fae Ai

Led UX overhaul for an international stealth AI startup — turning a complex concept into a clear, emotionally intelligent companion.

Freelance UX | Product Vision | UI Design

CASE STUDY

T-Mobile Avatar System

Led design of T-Mobile’s modular avatar system — delivering scalable, inclusive personalization across SyncUP products.

T-Mobile | Design System | Inclusive UX

CASE STUDY

T-Mobile Avatar System

Led design of T-Mobile’s modular avatar system — delivering scalable, inclusive personalization across SyncUP products.

T-Mobile | Design System | Inclusive UX

CASE STUDY

SyncUP KIDS

Led the redesign of SyncUP KIDS avatars — delighting 200K+ users with expressive, inclusive, and scalable customization.

T-Mobile | Avatar Design | Design Systems

CASE STUDY

SyncUP KIDS

Led the redesign of SyncUP KIDS avatars — delighting 200K+ users with expressive, inclusive, and scalable customization.

T-Mobile | Avatar Design | Design Systems

CASE STUDY

T-Life

Co-led early UX strategy to unify T-Mobile’s SyncUP apps — paving the way for a seamless experience used by 40M+ users.”

T-Mobile | UX Strategy | Platform Thinking

CASE STUDY

T-Life

Co-led early UX strategy to unify T-Mobile’s SyncUP apps — paving the way for a seamless experience used by 40M+ users.”

T-Mobile | UX Strategy | Platform Thinking

CASE STUDY

SyncUP PETS

Led urgent UX redesigns that turned SyncUP PETS from clunky MVP to lovable product—earning 4.6 stars and a promotion.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Foundations

CASE STUDY

SyncUP PETS

Led urgent UX redesigns that turned SyncUP PETS from clunky MVP to lovable product—earning 4.6 stars and a promotion.

T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Foundations

Additional UX Work

Thoughtful UX and polished visuals for early-stage products.

Additional UX Work

Thoughtful UX and polished visuals for early-stage products.

CASE STUDY

Radiant Ai

Coming soon: UX Case Study — an AI assistant built to enhance storytelling for digital tabletop adventurers.

Chronicle | - - Web

CASE STUDY

Radiant Ai

Coming soon: UX Case Study — an AI assistant built to enhance storytelling for digital tabletop adventurers.

Chronicle | - - Web

CASE STUDY

Skillcourt

Redesigned a developer-built MVP into a sleek, intuitive training app—ready for users, launch, and investors.

Freelance UX | Product Design | Design Leadership

CASE STUDY

Skillcourt

Redesigned a developer-built MVP into a sleek, intuitive training app—ready for users, launch, and investors.

Freelance UX | Product Design | Design Leadership

A handful of successful early-career apps— simple tools, massive reach.

Legacy App Wins

Legacy App Wins

A handful of successful early-career apps— simple tools, massive reach.

CASE STUDY

Mortgage PLUS

Designed mortgage math for humans—clarity in a market that preferred clutter.

End-to-End Design | Product Design | UX Strategy

CASE STUDY

Mortgage PLUS

Designed mortgage math for humans—clarity in a market that preferred clutter.

End-to-End Design | Product Design | UX Strategy

CASE STUDY

Ideal Weight

Redesigned an outdated BMI app into a global hit—5M+ users, 40+ languages, and glowing reviews.

End-to-End Design | Mobile UX |

CASE STUDY

Ideal Weight

Redesigned an outdated BMI app into a global hit—5M+ users, 40+ languages, and glowing reviews.

End-to-End Design | Mobile UX |

CASE STUDY

Stylish Calculator

Revitalized a beloved calculator app with vibrant themes—boosting downloads 35% and delighting 10M+ users worldwide.”

UI Design | Theming Systems |

CASE STUDY

Stylish Calculator

Revitalized a beloved calculator app with vibrant themes—boosting downloads 35% and delighting 10M+ users worldwide.”

UI Design | Theming Systems |

CASE STUDY

Flashlight PLUS

Designed a sleek, 3D-animated flashlight app that lit up 5M+ users—proving utility can be pure delight.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

CASE STUDY

Flashlight PLUS

Designed a sleek, 3D-animated flashlight app that lit up 5M+ users—proving utility can be pure delight.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

CASE STUDY

Timer PLUS

Brought tactile skeuomorphic charm back to a crowded timer market—winning 1M+ users with timeless design.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

CASE STUDY

Timer PLUS

Brought tactile skeuomorphic charm back to a crowded timer market—winning 1M+ users with timeless design.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

CASE STUDY

Magnifier PLUS

Reimagined a simple magnifier app with sleek skeuomorphic charm—winning 10M+ users worldwide.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

CASE STUDY

Magnifier PLUS

Reimagined a simple magnifier app with sleek skeuomorphic charm—winning 10M+ users worldwide.

Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |

 

Feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Franz A. Alvarado - Senior Product Designer © 2025

Feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Franz A. Alvarado - Senior Product Designer © 2025

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